BS 166: Stephen Macknik talks about Vision Research

<p>Brain Science 166 features the return of neuroscientist Stephen Macknik. We talk about his recent work that is focused on developing a new visual prosthesis based on recent discoveries and techniques like optogenetics.</p> <p>This episode is more technical than usual but Dr. Macknik makes the material accessible to all listeners.</p> <p><strong>Links and References:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href= "http://macknik.neuralcorrelate.com/">http://macknik.neuralcorrelate.com</a></li> <li>YouTube video: <a href="https://youtu.be/TiA1W1OnU9c" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/TiA1W1OnU9c</a></li> <li>Please visit <a href= "http://brainsciencepodcast.com/">http://brainsciencepodcast.com</a> for  additional references and episode transcripts.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Please Visit Our Sponsor:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/ginger" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>The Great Courses Plus</strong></em>: http://thegreatcoursesplus.com/ginger</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Announcements:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="http://brainsciencepodcast.com/"><u><strong><em>Brain Science</em></strong></u></a> comes out on the 2nd and 4th Friday each month.</li> <li>To win an Amazon gift certificate: post a review of <strong><em>Brain Science</em></strong> in iTunes and send me a screenshot.</li> <li>Learn how you can support <strong><em>Brain Science</em></strong> at <a href= "http://brainsciencepodcast.com/donations">http://brainsciencepodcast.com/donations</a></li> <li>Sign up for the <a href= "http://brainsciencepodcast.com/newsletter-">free <strong><em>Brain Science</em></strong> Newsletter</a> to get show notes automatically every month.</li> <li>Check out the <a href= "http://brainsciencepodcast.com/iphone-apps/">free <em><strong>Brain Science</strong></em> Mobile app</a> for iOS, Android, and Windows. (It's a great way to get both new episodes and premium content.)</li> <li>Send email to brainsciencepodcast@gmail.com or post voice feedback at <a href= "http://speakpipe.com/docar